Colts' Rob Chudzinksi: Ravens defense has 'a lot of playmakers'

Contrary to recent seasons, the Indianapolis Colts haven’t been able to field an offensive unit worth boasting about. It’s been tough sledding and it becomes even tougher when facing a strong defense like the Baltimore Ravens.

The Colts have faced some stingy defenses this season and the Ravens will be no different Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium as they have a group full of talent on their defense.

Colts offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski knows his unit will have a challenge in front of them and acknowledges that mistakes are likely to happen.

“Yeah, you know, when you’re facing these type of defenses, they’re going to make some plays,” Chudzinski told reporters Wednesday. “Through the course of the game, you’re hoping to make enough positive plays and string some drives together and have some consistency. That’s what you look for. They have a lot of playmakers.”

The Colts offense hasn’t been as efficient as they are used to with Andrew Luck out for the season and they rank 31st in total yards per game (286.2) and 31st in points per game (16.1).

Chudzinski expressed the importance of being smart and careful with the football, something the Colts have done this season.

“We have to be smart. We have to do a good job with those guys and controlling those guys and then create some production for ourselves,” Chudzinski said. “Playing in Baltimore, it’s a tough place to play. It can get loud there.”

The Colts will play their final road game of the season on Saturday and the offense will have a tough task ahead of them going against the Ravens defense.